The Huffington Post – Ed Gragert
“Interacting with authentic audiences in the global regions or international curricula being studied can bring that curriculum alive and put it into a contemporary and local real context. At the same time, educators worldwide are realizing that direct international experiences can dramatically and positively impact the university experience….Earlier it has been demonstrated that students on the pre-college level have enhanced university and career opportunities if they have acquired “21st century skills” and perspectives that include global competence, familiarity with technology, ability to work collaboratively in teams, critical thinking skills and improved reading and writing skills.”(more)